Very Good
#420 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 34% in state
Springwater Environmental Sciences School
Elementary School · Oregon City Sd 62 · Oregon City, OR
An Oregon City Sd 62 charter elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 3010, Oregon City, OR 97045
- Math 38% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Springwater Environmental Sciences School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Springwater Environmental Sciences School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,591/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oregon City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,388
Median home value
$563,600
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Verne a Duncan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 3.6 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Damascus Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 334 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oregon City Sd 62
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 13
- District spending per student
- $12,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Springwater Environmental Sciences School is listed in Oregon City SD 62; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Springwater Environmental Sciences School
Springwater Environmental Sciences School is a public elementary school in Oregon City, OR, part of Oregon City Sd 62, serving approximately 200 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #420 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Springwater Environmental Sciences School
What grades does Springwater Environmental Sciences School serve?
Springwater Environmental Sciences School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Springwater Environmental Sciences School?
Springwater Environmental Sciences School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springwater Environmental Sciences School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springwater Environmental Sciences School is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Springwater Environmental Sciences School rank in OR?
Springwater Environmental Sciences School ranks #420 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Springwater Environmental Sciences School's MySchoolScout rating?
Springwater Environmental Sciences School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Springwater Environmental Sciences School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Springwater Environmental Sciences School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Springwater Environmental Sciences School a charter school?
Yes, Springwater Environmental Sciences School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Springwater Environmental Sciences School a Title I school?
No, Springwater Environmental Sciences School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.5%
- Phone
- (503) 631-7700
- Area population (ZIP 97045)
- 57,432
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97045; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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